An increased police presence has been deployed in Bridport town centre

Readers share heartfelt memories a year on after public access to Bridehead Amenity Grounds in Littlebredy was withdrawn

Dorset Council announces temporary road closures in Broadwindsor, Forde Abbey and Whitchurch Canonicorum for repairs and fibre works from June 2026.

Dorset Council announces road closures in Shipton Gorge, Blackney, and Beaminster Parish for surface treatment works from June 17, with diversions in place.

The Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society will be hosting a free-to-enter discussion at Uplyme Village Hall on June 9.

Property website Rightmove looked at seaside towns where house prices are growing the fastest and four Dorset locations make the top 10

A MAN has been tasered after attempting to escape police officers after allegedly stealing a motorhome in Bridport

Burglars have stolen car keys and a wallet after gaining entry to a home in west Dorset.

Dorset’s sense of pride and place is in the spotlight once again as communities come together to mark Dorset Day, celebrating the county’s distinctive identity, history and landscape

What AI says about Dorset - life, people, towns and why it’s such a special place

From a serious motorcycle crash to the opening of Bridport’s Electric Palace, here’s what was making news 100 years ago

To raise money for clean water projects in Uganda, nine Scouts pulled their trek cart loaded with six 25 litre water barrels from Morecombelake to Charmouth.

Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

A TRACTOR burst into flames in a field in west Dorset

A FIRE started at a home in Bridport after towles were left on top of a hot hob.

Step into a quieter and peaceful Dorset valley with this journey through Wynford Eagle and West Compton

These 16 photos capture reception classes in west Dorset schools in 2004 - a nostalgic look back at early school days

Explore the history and charm of Dorset dialect, from William Barnes to Alan Chedzoy’s a bit of a bumble, and learn how locals have kept the lingo alive.

Explore the Upper Frome Valley on this 4.5-mile walk from Cattistock, taking in rolling hills, historic churches and quiet rural landscapes

“It’s a very uncomfortable ride” — a Bridport resident has raised concerns about the state of pavements after starting to use a mobility scooter

A VITAL life-saving service has been given a huge financial boost thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Shave Cross Mini Marathon

A former councillor has admitted causing the death of a cyclist after she failed to see him while pulling out of a junction in Dorchester

A family who uses their large social media following to shout about a west Dorset town have been shortlisted for a national award

A beautiful coastal house with stunning views of Chesil Beach has been put on the market

In 2008 a Dorset flag was selected following a 2008 public vote - here is the history and symbolism behind St Wite’s Cross and its colours.

Overnight closures return to the A354 Ridgeway between Weymouth and Dorchester as a 1991 video shows how resurfacing was once carried out without shutting the road

Dorset Day falls on Monday, June 1 and celebrations are taking place across the county. Here’s what’s happening and how you can get involved.

A Dorset reader has raised concerns that public library WiFi defaults to MSN, calling for a switch to civic information pages instead.

A youth club and community centre in the heart of Bridport is celebrating a milestone year as it launches a campaign to secure its future

Latest traffic news following severe delays on the A35

Tailback traffic is being reported through a village in west Dorset

PUB managers have been left frustrated once again as road closures at the height of the summer holidays are set to cost them thousands of pounds.

CAMPAIGNERS have once again hit out at proposals to close Charmouth fire station - claiming the fire service is 'deliberately' putting local lives at risk and vowed to continue to fight.

Emergency services were called to a fire on a cliff top in west Dorset

An appeal has been launched to find a wanted man

A man has been arrested in Bridport

A dash of yellow has brightened the streets of Beaminster, with new town‑themed flags fluttering above shopfronts ahead of Dorset Day

Residents in Dorset have been invited to have their say on the future of rules for dogs in public spaces amid the ongoing summer ban

A second man has been arrested in connection to a car theft in Bridport

Members of a community group in Beaminster have gifted a generous donation to a charity at the heart of the town helping it to thrive for years to come

A community youth club in Bridport is celebrating a decade of supporting young people in town

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support has thanked Duke of Edinburgh student Tom from The Woodroffe School.

Bridport & Lyme Regis weather: Cloudy turning sunny, highs of 22–23°C. Gusty winds, high pollen today and Saturday, rain Monday. Full forecast at Met Office.

Jo in the Water will be screened at the Electric Palace in Bridport on Wednesday, June 3, starting at 7.30pm.

A science-fiction horror film and a musical comedy-drama film are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

A new nationwide delivery model is being introduced, subject to union consultation, that includes scrapping Saturday deliveries of second-class post

A COASTGUARD helicopter has landed in Charmouth as it responds to an emergency

THE lengthy process to begin constructing a roundabout at Miles Cross on the A35 near Bridport is underway.

Emergency services were called to a bonfire which got out of control in Bridport

A pub in west Dorset remains closed following a huge fire at the start of the year